For Michael Deng, Chairman of Australian Chinese Sports Club, Sydney, the holiday was a very important time for the preservation of family and culture:
“As a young child it’s always exciting to meet with your grandparents and family members. These memories remain with you as you grow older. The reunion dinner is where family stories are shared and passed down generation to generation.”
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For Michael Deng, Chairman of Australian Chinese Sports Club, giving and receiving money is part of the family traditions and bonding with family:
“As a young child, it was always an honour to receive a red packet from older family members usually your grandparent’s, your parents and older relatives. It was always exciting to receive it from them and it naturally placed a value on that money. And it depends on who is giving the red packet. It could be a small amount or large amount.”
“As you grow older you then pass that tradition onto the younger family members.” He adds.
“I usually spend time with my family and relatives but if I am in Chinatown in Sydney and see the lion dance which is always entertaining to watch then I will pass on a red packet with some money to show my appreciation and to symbolise luck and good fortune.
